At 8:30 in the morning, two buses drove through the gates of Kanyue City Medical University.

Seated on these two buses were the teachers and students from Xiaocheng Medical College.

Today, Kanyue City Medical University was the center of attention. If it weren’t for Mr. Zhao having the security department clear the crowd early, the buses would have been stuck outside.

The two buses drove into the campus and finally parked below the faculty office building.

At this time, Mr. Zhao, along with twelve other school leaders and some volunteers organized by the school, were all dressed up and ready to welcome the guests.

Originally, Mr. Zhao wouldn’t have needed to come out just for some teachers and students from Xiaocheng,

but the Celestial Dragon Continent is a Land of Etiquette. Even Confucius said: Isn’t it a pleasure to have friends come from afar?

So, Mr. Zhao still came out to welcome them as an old friend and the dean.

Furthermore, a lot of students also came to watch, and the hallway of the entire office building was packed with students, not to mention the surrounding open spaces and higher vantage points.

Lin Tian and Zhao Qingtang were among these students, and they were standing at the very front.

The two of them weren’t standing with Mr. Zhao and the other leaders because they weren’t leaders, and they weren’t assigned to the greeting squad, so they just had to stand aside and enjoy the excitement.

"Look, the person walking at the very front is Hua Dongxu," Zhao Qingtang said, standing beside Lin Tian.

Actually, she didn’t need to say that; Lin Tian had already noticed that person. Wasn’t it obvious? He was right at the front.

Hua Dongxu was wearing a tailcoat and glasses, tall and thin, looking very scholarly, but his walking style and demeanor were full of confidence.

"Hey, I heard he chased after you once?" Lin Tian whispered amusedly into Zhao Qingtang’s ear.

Zhao Qingtang slightly turned her face, gave Lin Tian an annoyed look, and said nothing.

"You don’t like his type? Look, lots of girls around are looking at him, their eyes sparkling," Lin Tian teased.

"But I don’t like it," Zhao Qingtang replied softly.

"Why not?"

"I just don’t like it, no reason needed."

"Then what type do you like?"

Zhao Qingtang turned her face again, giving Lin Tian another annoyed look.

Lin Tian opened his mouth wide, pointed at himself with an incredulous expression, and asked, "You like someone like me?"

After a pause, Lin Tian added, "Well, I am indeed better than him. Look, even lots of senior students are sneaking glances at me. Standing next to me, it’s no wonder they’d be so jealous of you."

Zhao Qingtang rolled her eyes, "Get lost!"

Hua Dongxu’s face was like that of a typical Xiaocheng handsome guy, and with those long legs and gentle demeanor, he looked like a leading man straight out of a TV drama.

Many girls looking at him felt both love and hate; he was so handsome, but why did he have to challenge our dean?

As for the boys, their looks at Hua Dongxu were simpler and filled with growing resentment.

Being handsome is one thing, but coming here to stir things up is asking for trouble, isn’t it?

Of course, the Celestial Dragon Continent is an exceptionally safe and civilized country. As long as this refined man doesn’t do anything outrageous, he should be safe here.

Naturally, Hua Dongxu also noticed the variety of glances from the students around, including admiring, curious, angry, and those taking photos...

He simply ignored these students, maintaining a very standard and gentle smile, strides confident and unmindful, heading towards Mr. Zhao.

"This guy doesn’t seem much like a gentleman," Lin Tian murmured.

"Why not?" Zhao Qingtang asked.

"He doesn’t give that impression. His aggression seems too strong. I think he’s unsuited to being a doctor; he’d make a better politician," Lin Tian replied.

Zhao Qingtang said, "He’s indeed not really a gentleman. His exterior is refined, but inside, he’s quite assertive. His expressions change quickly; one moment he’s joking, the next he might reveal a knife. He’s like a wolf in sheep’s clothing!"

Lin Tian laughed, "Seems like you know him pretty well."

Zhao Qingtang shook her head, "I don’t know much about him. These are just things my grandpa told me. If he becomes your opponent, you’d better be careful."

Lin Tian laughed, "I don’t need to be careful."

"Why?"

"Because, be it medical skills or combat prowess, I can take him down in seconds. All he can do is smile in front of me; he won’t have a chance to show his knife."

"..." Zhao Qingtang didn’t know how to refute that. Finally, she squeezed out, "Your shamelessness can indeed take him down!"

Besides Hua Dongxu, another person in the crowd was also notable.

It was Liu Chan, the short and stout guy walking in the middle of the crowd.

He tried to use the tall guy next to him to shield his face, but unfortunately, his shiny Waihai City bald head was too conspicuous to miss.

Suddenly, many people started pointing and whispering about him.

Liu Chan’s face darkened further; it wasn’t the zoo-like gawking that bothered him, but the hurtful words from their mouths pained him.

These students used to respect him so much, how did it all turn out like this?

It was all because of that bastard Lin Tian!

"Haha, Mr. Zhao, oh no, it should be Dean Zhao now," Hua Dongxu stepped forward, warmly extending his hand, saying, "Long time no see. You seem to be nearing your prime years."

Mr. Zhao also extended his hand to shake with Hua Dongxu, smiling, "I do feel I’m nearing my prime. Haha, maybe it’s due to our Celestial Dragon Continent’s body technique and health care skill."

Even though it seemed like small talk, the words were filled with tension.

Body technique is part of ancient martial arts, which Xiaocheng certainly lacks compared to the Celestial Dragon Continent. And this health-care skill is a medical craft; there’s a lot of external hype, but how many truly master it?

Then, Mr. Zhao said, "But you seem to have become more handsome too, your nose higher, eyes bigger. I heard it’s trendy for Xiaocheng people to get cosmetic surgery; I think natural beauty is better. Did you also get some work done?"

Hua Dongxu chuckled and replied, "Haha, no, probably just matured a bit. But Dean Zhao, isn’t your question a bit intrusive?"

Mr. Zhao replied, "Maybe a little; apologies if it is."

Hua Dongxu paused for a moment, then laughed heartily, saying, "Interesting..."

The crowd didn’t know what he found funny or interesting. Only Mr. Zhao followed with a laugh, as if appreciating a mutual admiration for their banter.

Since they were rivals, no need for pleasantries. Opening with jabs was the right way to meet.

These two refined men were anything but refined.